''The Great American Eagle Tragedy'' is the second and last album by the psychedelic band

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, recorded in 1969. It is marked by departure of Bill Stevenson and his harpsichord sound, using more guest musicians than on the debut album and use of pedal steel by Bill Keith. The album also had better success on charts then the previous one, but soon after, the group disbanded, paving the way for solo careers mainly for Pete Rowan and

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Track listing

All compositions by Peter Rowan, unless otherwise noted # "Home to You" – 4:27 # "Mad Lydia's Waltz" – 3:47 # "Alfie Finney" — (Paul Dillon) – 2:35 # "Sanctuary From the Law" – 2:54 # "All Winter Long" – 5:56 # "The American Eagle Tragedy" – 10:36 # "Roast Beef Love" – 3:16 # "It's Love" – 4:05

Personnel

* Peter Rowan – vocals, guitar, saxophone *

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, mandocello, keyboards, saxophone, vocals * Paul Dillon – guitar, drums, vocals * Billy Mundi – percussion, drums * John Nagy – bass, violoncello, mandocello * Jack Bonus – flute, sax, wind * Herb Bushler – bass *

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– guitar, viola, vocals * Richard Grando – saxophone * David Horowitz – organ, piano, keyboards * Bill Keith – pedal steel, steel guitar * Bob Zachary – percussion, triangle

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Great American Eagle Tragedy 1969 albums Earth Opera albums Elektra Records albums